M E 220 F,S 3C,1T 0.5Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2
A general treatment of the behaviour of structural components
from the study of stress and strain in solids. Topics include superposition,
energy theorems, theories of failure, elastic and inelastic analysis of
symmetrical bending, torsion of circular members, columns and stability,
and virtual work.
Prereq: M E 219

M E 250 F,S 3C,1T 0.5Thermodynamics 1
The engineering science of energy. The scope and limitations of
thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to heat, work, energy and the
First Law. Properties and state of simple substances. Control-mass and
control-volume energy analysis. The Second Law of Thermodynamics,
principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for
equilibrium.
Prereq: M E 201
Antireq: E&CE 309 and SY DE 381

M E 262 F,S 3C,1T,3L 0.5Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic
Number systems, codes and coding, minimization techniques
applied to design of logic systems. Component specifications. Discussion of
microprocesses, memory and I/O logic elements. Microcomputer structure
and operation. I/O modes and interfacing. Machine language and
Assembler programming. Design and application of digital systems for data
collection and control of pneumatic hydraulic and machine systems.
Laboratory work includes the use of microcomputers.
Prereq: GEN E 123

M E 400A/400B S,F/W 2C 0.0 Seminar
Research frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, specific discussion of research done at Waterloo, seminars by members of research groups.

M E 401* F,S 3C 0.5Law for the Professional Engineer
The Canadian Legal System, Forms of Business Organizations,
Tort Law, the role of the professional; Contract Law, the Elements of a
Contract, Statute of Frauds, Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue
Influence, Mistake, Contract Interpretation, Discharge of Contract; Breach
of Contract and fundamental breach; Agreements between the client and
Engineer; General Law, the Mechanics' Lien Act, comparative discussion
of the Professional Engineers Act as it relates to the earlier statute,
Intellectual Property and Industrial Property. It is intended to prepare the
student for the examination in law which must be written by the Engineer
for the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Ontario.
This course is restricted to senior Mechanical Engineering students.
*Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis. A written final examination is
mandatory

M E 432 W 3C,1L 0.5Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
Macroscopic aspects of deformation and fracture as measured by
standard engineering testing in tension and compression. Microscopic
aspects of plastic flow; the role of dislocations. Strengthening methods in
engineering materials (strain hardening, solid solution, precipitate,
dispersion and grain size strengthening). Static, dynamic and fatigue
fracture of various engineering materials both metals and non-metals
including composite materials. High temperature behaviour including
creep, superplasticity and superplastic forming and diffusion bonding of
structural parts. Application of the working knowledge to various case
studies of a real-life behaviour of materials in service.
Prereq: M E 330

M E 435 F,S 3C,1L 0.5Industrial Metallurgy
This course is intended for those students interested in acquiring a
working knowledge of metallurgy. It will cover: Metals and alloy systems,
iron-carbon alloys, heat treatment and the function of alloying elements in
steel, corrosion and scale resistant alloys, copper and nickel base alloys,
light metals and their alloys; casting, hot and cold working of metals;
soldering, brazing and welding; corrosion and oxidation; metal failure
analysis.
Prereq: M E 330

M E 533 W 3C,1L 0.5Composite Materials
Fibres, particulates and matrices. Consideration of the interface
between the matrix and the fibre or particulate. Geometrical arrangements
of fibres within laminae and their influences on elastic and strength
properties. Strength of laminates and short fibre composite materials.
Consideration when designing with composite materials. Fatigue, notch
sensitivity and environmental deterioration.
Prereq: M E 330, 340

M E 547 W 3C, 2L 0.5Robot Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control
This course is designed to provide a background in the area of
industrial robotic manipulators. The kinematics, dynamics, and control of
robots is considered with emphasis on the mechanical aspects of the topic.
Topics covered include homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse
kinematics. Lagrange's equations of motion, Newton's equations of motion,
linear feedback control (PID controllers), and introduction to non-linear
controllers.
Prereq: M E 212, 360, 447